January is already flying by ever so swiftly, school returns in a week, can you believe it! Christmas and new years are done and dusted for another year and the summer holidays are in full swing. Days have been spent relaxing at home, eating summer fruits and berries, enjoying time...
Here are a few things I’ve learned about the journey of grief, and how it’s evolved over time; hopefully it’s helpful to those going through it now and to those who one day will be. Grief doesn’t ever leave, it just morphs and shifts as you change. There are no...
As the warmer months arrive with vigour and the need for more hydration increases, this chia lemonade is a great option to include in your summer drinks menu. The chia seeds act as a demulcent when added to water, which means they absorb water and become super hydrating and soothing...
#Contains organic eggs. It seems unfathomable that Christmas is nearly here once again.. And this year I will be flying north to NSW, to the heat, to the humidity and of course to family and friends to celebrate. After spending two Christmases apart, it will be lovely to be together...
Spring is in full swing in north east Victoria; irises, wisteria, dandelions and rhododendrons, iridescent green leaves bursting, bees and baby birds nesting. My daughter’s birthday is in the middle of spring and brings memories of the Jacaranda in full bloom on the day she was born. She turns six...
There are warm winds in the tall eucalypts, and a magpie nesting in one of the paper-barks near our back creek, the ancient cherry tree is even blooming. Bright vivid-green shoots on all the oaks, maples, and elms are unfurling. Spring is here and it feels like fresh air, like...
The winter merry-go-round of viruses is hitting hard this year. We get better, then my daughter returns to school and inadvertently picks up another bug, the whole process starts again. It feels wearing and endless but somehow we muddle through, searching for the light to return. Thankfully there are lots...
It took me a while to get on board the vegan parmesan train. But I soon realised it’s a great way to add flavour to a dish, and also add extra nutrition. Plus it is super easy to make and really versatile too, you could use whatever nuts and seeds...
As we descend into winter, soups are a thing to behold, the perfect meal in one pot. There are so many good options to choose from too, thick stews, lighter broths like this one, a curry style soup, a spiced pumpkin and carrot, the list is endless..my go-to is this...
Autumn is in full swing here in North East Victoria, Australia, deep in the Warburton valley. White cockatoos screech, tree ferns are giant and the Yarra River or Birrarung meanders through our daily doings. Ever present, filled with life, the sunshine glistening on the water as it trickles over rocks...